| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $238.85 | 6.753% | $254.9795 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.58 | 5.445% | $130.3089 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.37 | 11.123% | $97.0882 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 7.734% | $270.1322 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 5.802% | $242.8156 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.92 | 12.125% | $137.8241 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.93 | 13.823% | $164.9637 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.89 | $1,298.1122 | $1,298.11 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.10 | |